6 Days

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West Cowes, Isle of Wight

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Develop your skills and understanding

Whether you’re a competent navigator planning an ocean passage, or you’re interested in offshore navigation techniques, the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course will help you develop skills in celestial navigation, worldwide meteorology and voyage planning.

About the Course

This course will introduce you to the principles of celestial navigation, the practical use of the sextant, the measurement of time, position fixing by the sun and stars, compass checking and great circle sailing.

You’ll also study concepts of worldwide meteorology, including tropical revolving storms, and passage planning for ocean voyaging.

  • Competent in coastal navigation skills
  • Yachtmaster Shorebased certificate is also recommended

Upon completion of the course, you’ll have a firm understanding of the theory of astronavigation and be able to fix a position using sun, moon and star sightings. You’ll be awarded RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Certification.

Course content

  • The Earth and the Celestial Sphere
  • The PZX Triangle
  • The Sextant
  • Measurement of Time
  • Meridian Altitudes
  • Sun, Star and other Sights
  • Compass Checking
  • Satellite Navigation Systems
  • Great Circle Sailing
  • Meteorology
  • Passage Planning
  • Passage-making
  • Communications

Upcoming dates for RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course

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31 Aug 2026 → 05 Sep 2026£625£775 Add to Basket Book now
29 Sep 2026 → 04 Oct 2026£625£775 Add to Basket Book now
14 Dec 2026 → 19 Dec 2026£625£775 Add to Basket Book now
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